Position: Junior Design & Photography Fellow

Location: New York City

Position type: Contract-based, paid

Length: 3-months

Our Junior Design & Photography fellowship is a hands-on program in which members are exposed to all aspects of the design & photography processes at The Players Tribune. Our Junior Fellows will assist in the ideation & creation of graphics for multiple platforms, & will gain first-hand experience in seeing an idea through all stages of creation. The goal of the program is to offer an immersive experience in which participants take part in & observe all facets of our design & photography processes, & can gain valuable insight into the various elements that inform our visual identify as a brand.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside designers to offer design support across a variety of teams including US & international content teams, sales, marketing, etc, as needed
• Create graphics for short & long form videos for all platforms to which we publish content
• Create fun & shareable self-contained interactive animations for platforms like Instagram & Youtube
• Aid in the production of a variety of design templates for - but not limited to - social media graphics, banners, & email newsletters
• Support TPT staff on in-house photo shoots & productions as needed
• Assist in the organization & tagging of images & graphics within TPTs database

Who were looking for:

• Passion for all aspects of design & branding
• Advanced working knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop & After Effects is a must
• Interest & familiarity with social media, sports, consumer trends, pop culture, & current events a plus
• A competitive drive -- you enjoy winning & really going for it
• Ability to take direction & work in a dynamic environment